91 points, Connoisseurs' Guide (Feb.11): “Here is a Pinot concerned less with power and more with polish and very pure fruit, and, while never wanting for ripeness, its enduring message is always one of grace and style. Its very keen themes of cherries aresweetened with just the right touch of oak, and its integral, perfectly fit acidity lends a fine sense of lift to its longlastingflavors."

A mere 420 cases were made. The winery recommends laying this wine down and open in 2012.

This wine was recently featured in The California Wine Club's wine of the month club.